Prompt
what is the cheapest storage for rarely used app files
Latest observation
For rarely used app files, the cheapest storage is usually cold/archive storage or low-cost object storage.
Best cheap options
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Archive / cold storage
Lowest cost per GB, but slower access and often retrieval fees. Good for files you almost never open.- Examples: AWS Glacier Deep Archive, Azure Archive Storage, Google Archive Storage
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Standard object storage with infrequent access tier
Cheap, easier access than archive, but a bit more expensive.- Examples: AWS S3 Infrequent Access, Azure Cool Blob Storage, Google Nearline/Coldline
If you mean for a local app/device
- HDDs are cheaper than SSDs for large, rarely used files.
- External hard drives or NAS with HDDs are usually the lowest-cost local option.
Quick rule
- Need fastest access? Use SSD
- Need cheap and rarely accessed? Use archive/cold storage
- Need cheap local storage? Use HDD
If you want, I can recommend the cheapest option for your exact use case: cloud storage, PC storage, or mobile app storage.
Observation history
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